Financial Services Deputy Director, Social Services Agency
http://www.jobaps.com/alameda/ Recruitment #15-6070-01
Filing Deadline – Monday, February 8, 2016 5:00 PM
Salary Range - $46.84-$56.94 Hourly; $97,427.20-$118,435.20 Yearly
The Alameda County Social Services Agency is recruiting to fill one vacancy for the position of Financial Services Deputy Director. This position is responsible for managing the budget and accounting teams within the Social Services Agency. This includes planning and managing the Agency’s budget development and budget management processes, including accounting, claim reimbursement, distribution of assistance payments to clients, revenue maximization efforts and other related work as required.
The Financial Services Deputy Director reports directly to the Financial Services Director and acts as a “second-in-charge” within the Finance Department. The Social Services Agency consists of the following four departments, providing mandated services: Workforce and Benefits Administration (WBA), Adult and Aging Services (AAS), Children and Family Services (CFS), and Administration and Finance (AAF).
Minimum Qualifications:
The equivalent of five years of responsible financial and/or budget management experience two years of which required considerable independent judgment in financial policy development and interpretation. Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in accounting; business administration, public administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of experience. Possession of a Master’s degree in business administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of: • Social services agency programs. • Social services agency funding sources. • Budget preparation, including caseload and cost forecasting; revenue estimating; and analysis of federal and state legislation, rules and policies that impact costs and revenues.
Ability to: • Lead the planning, organization and implementation of the budgeting process.• Direct staff who are building financial models and/or carrying out financial analyses. • Oversee accounting functions. • Write and speak effectively, including the ability to write complex technical reports and conduct effective meetings. • Work cooperatively with both financial and program management staff to clarify issues, evaluate options, present findings and agree on courses of action.
Core Competencies: (follow instructions below to the County Job Posting for more detail)
• Oral Communication • Written Communication • Decision-making • Analytical and Problem Solving - Includes. • Planning and Organization • Management Control / Supervision • Leadership • Interpersonal Sensitivity • Flexibility • Resistance/Adaptation to Stress
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